**Reading now…I LOVE this narrative about the complicated relationship of 4 woman/queens of opposing kingdoms in the middle-ages. The author handles the power dynamics of the time with care, underscoring the very real and yet underrepresented women of the time…e.g. they were thought to “follow their kings” and yet inreality ruled both their kingdoms as well as influencing others! Great piece for women’s studies readers! Give it a shot…nooky nooks! xxx c**